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Welcome!
Hi, and thanks for visiting my new TSR mini site! Feel free to take a look around and leave me a note in my guestbook.Things have been crazy around here lately, so don't worry if my submissions are spaced out kind of funny. I'm still creating things, I just don't always have time to submit them right away! So, thanks for hanging in there with me. Happy simming!
Sophia bedroom
I have had a few request to make a matching bedroom to my Sophia Living Room. So here is a quick preview of my work in progress:
So far it consists of a double, bedding, sheer canopy and vanity- more to come.
Estimated release is sometime next week.
Zen - Table Lamp
Just a quick note, there was a small error in the shadow image of the table lamp that has been updated. Sorry for the inconvenience. It wasn't noticable on the dark wood side table so I only discovered it with the ligth recolor (to be released Feb 5/06).EuroBathroom
Recolours didn�t work with 4 of the euro bathroom items. Thanks to Windkeeper I have been able to fix this. You need to redownload: the shower, the bathtub, the sink and the toilett if you want recolours to work. I made a recolour for the bathroom in the process of fixing them. Here is the shiny bathroom. As soon as I have got the preview pictures I will have it upploaded.
ParkLanePanel Set
I am still working on perfecting my ParkLane panel walls for Sims2. I have submitted 6 new walls and 5 matching floors. I would appreciate feedback on these.
Update - white wood privacy screen
Please re-download the White wood privacy screen, I've updated that fence. For some reason the light shadows around the edges of lattice part looked too dark when you zoom out (see the pic below, top left). It bothered me so much that I decided to change the texture again. The white screen now looks a bit less realistic on close up but still retains its white color on zoom out (top right). There is a matching gate coming up soon, you can see it on the picture. One more reason for you to update the fence. Thanks!
A Very Happy Birthday!
I'm in a great mood because today is my son's 2nd birthday! Jacob was born Feb. 3, 2004 (02-03-04, which I think is cool) at exactly 12:00 am. In fact, we got to choose his birthdate because the hospital doesn't consider midnight to be part of either day. I'm so excited that he's growing up even though I miss the little baby that he used to be... so I just wanted to wish him a very happy birthday, and here's to another great year!New Sets!
I've been working on three new sets that are inspired by the colors of your favorite cocktails. I'm not a drinker...but I think some of the drinks look so pretty! Hope you like them!Happy Birthday!
Yep, you guessed it...it's my birthday today! :) But, instead of getting a bunch of presents, i made one for you! Here's a preview of my new Pink Romantic Roses wall set...hope you like it! hugz, rowena
Thank you for all your comments!
I've been reading comments left for my creations. There are many that don't just describe the item but also add "thank you for all your work", "I have your windows in every house", and similar. I will not be able to reply to all, just want you to know how much I appreciate all the great comments and PMs!! They make me feel great and inspire me to create more :DHugs,
Wind
Work in progress - Swan Lake (continued)
Somehow Maxis default water lilies just weren't big enough for the swans, so I made new large once :). They will be part of the Swan Lake set as well. I wonder if people actually read my blog, hmmm... Oh, well, I can always pretend they do, lol!
Japanese Starter Homes
Although I'd intended to call a close to my traditional Japanese series, because of some requests I'll be adding one or two 'genuine' Starter Homes (i.e. under $20K furnished) to the series.5 Mayfair Square
I have just uploaded the 5th in the Mayfair Square series of lots, this one has 4 bedrooms, is modern contemporary in style with a roof top terrace, pool and hot-tub.
More Fence Recolours
I have been doing some more fence recolours, this time the Picket Fence and matching gates...
Houses!
I just uploaded 2 new houses! 1 starter house and 1 sprawling ranch with all the amenities! They should be published later this week. I also have 2 more almost ready to upload, Classic Estates 8 and 9. I just need to make some preview pictures. They should be available this weekend. Thanks and Enjoy!Work in progress - swan lake
More birds for my swan lake - ducks and little ducklings :). I used the photo texture, makes them look more realistic.
New Stuff
I'm finally getting round to sorting through my saved sims folder to see what I've actually made.Watch this space for some clothing and earrings coming soon.
Flowers
I have finished the flowers and thanks to Windkeeper they are working like plastic plant. No water needed. They can interact with other objects so you can place more than one at the same spot. I will start making uppload pictures tonight This is a smaller version of my beach flower, I think that one was a little big.
Oriental Floors
Floors that match my oriental walls were published yesterday. I hope you were able to find a set you like. Please leave feedback in my guestbook. ThanksWork in progress - swans
My next project - swan lake. These big fat birdies only look simple! The shape wasn't easy to make but texturing takes me ages! Pure white and pure black textures are always the most challenging. Below is what they look like at this stage. Don't think I can improve them, blah! lol!
streem
I am upploading the rivulet items today ( 3 streem part and two separate stones) and they will be released before Valentine.I am working on a lot of different items at the same time, but I think next set for download will be some flowers. I think even before the rivulet. I was inspiered when I build the backgrounds for the rivulet and the columns preview.
Blogs
I'm not one for being much good at blogs,theres a few sets I am working on right now,some complete some still in the process.I like to keep an element of surprise.Hence the lack of descriptions in my blog.Update - missing walls for Shoji set
Matching walls and tatami floors, part of the Shoji set, were published but not linked to the actual set. I didn't notice the glitch until I got a message from covermejoey, thanks for letting me know! :D The walls and floors are now part of the set. You can also download them directly from this page.Asian Inspired--Add-ons
I am working on a few extra pieces for my "Asian Inspired" set. So far, I have completed a loveseat and chair. I may try for a coffee table and another endtable. I like the look of the pieces, but they do remind me a little bit of patio furniture. Will keep you posted. Preview:
Preview 2
More tulips!!
While working hard on a new bathroom (new meshes), I took some time off to make a recolorset of the tulips from the Early Spring set.Yes, more tulips to lure spring our way! Available next week, or even this weekend. Depends.... will I be good or will be lazy :D
Thank You!
I want to take a moment to thank everyone who left comments on my creations during the last month or 2. I ran into a little trouble accessing my comments and wasn't able to thank everyone individually, so here is one big thankyou for those I missed: Thank You!Oriental Theme! I made some dresses out of PaintShopPro textures that I made from scratch. Hope you enjoy them!
Nobody told ME!
I spent AGES making a new arch. An expandable arch with end pieces and a top piece so it could be as little as two squares wide, or as wide as the widest lot base! It was a very cool idea from one of our TSR members and I couldn't wait to try...
Don't get excited. It didn't work because the ambient lighting in the game lights each piece differently and so, indoors as in the above piccie, it looks (quite frankly) rubbish! Just about what you'd expect from the Cyclonesue stable of creations really. Therefore, I don't intend to submit it.
But this ISN'T the point of this story. No, I wanted to tell you about how long it took me to make ALL THREE pieces (note the word THREE). You see: there were TWO end pieces: a left and a right piece. Took me ages to make the last one (the right piece) in particular because it would have looked odd it it was not identical to the left. But I did it - with diagonal versions too!
Only, when playing with the arch in the game, I noticed how interesting it was that, when laying a left piece, it rotated on the wall to face either left or right. So did the right hand piece, come to that. They could both be left-facing, or both be right-facing, OR (as intended) one of each. My partner was also curious to know why I'd made TWO end pieces instead of only one which could be placed either end of the arch.
Yes, instead of labouring intensely over the right-hand piece to ensure it matched the left hand piece perfectly, ANYONE here could have told me that there was NO NEED for a right-hand piece at all, because the left-hand piece could be BOTH ends!
You all knew that, didn't you! Oh yes you did, and that's why you're all pointing and laughing!! You've ALL used doors in the game and rotated them to face left or right, so of course you knew.
(Come to think of it, so did I)
Happy Thoughts
I'm so glad to have this small personal web site on TSR! I was so happy these days that I didn't do any "work", I mean, I didn't make any new content.But today I can announce that my second Sim for submission is finished and that it'll be here soon. I hope you'll like her and use in your game with pleasure. She is an adventrous female SIM with elven features, daring and resourceful. I wanted to make a fantasy Sim and here she is!
First Entry
This my first blog entry. I can't announce any new creations at the moment, but be sure that some will come soon. I will stick to wall/floor sets for the time being, at least until I find some time to learn object creating secrets from my sister.It's all about YOU!
So, i was sitting here thinking to myself "Hey, what do the people want to see on their walls and floors anyway?" Well, since i'm not YOU, i just don't know...i've had people tell me a thousand and one times "Just make what you would like and people will download it." And, for the most part, that's exactly what i do...but putting stuff up here or on Sim Design Sisters isn't only about what *I* like, it's about what you all want, too...so, is there something that you think is missing from downloads in general? Not just here, i mean all over the place...any walls or floors you think there should be more of? Come on, let me know! After all, when it comes to downloads, it really is all about YOU!hugz,
Rowena
Pooh Wall Murals
I have also done 3 wall murals of Pooh and friends, for the Nursery or childs room.
Winnie the Pooh Sets
For those of you that have a soft spot for the yellow bear I have put together a set of Pooh items for a Childs bedroom or Nursery.
New Wall Recolours
Hi, I have been working recolouring some maxis fences and maxis walls, and have so far completed one set of the Cul-de-Sac Brick wall, I have done it to match my brick wall collection, will hopefully get some fences done soon.
Judy_3x4_Modern Rug
Modern style rug for your sim house. Recolor of Windkeeper 3x4 Rug. Coming Soon :D
Work in progress - lucky cat
My first 3DS Max model, and hopefully not the last one! lol! Japanese lucky cat statue. Sure took me a long time to finish this! Can't decide if I love or hate this little creature! But I'm not going to fiddle with it anymore and submit it as it is. Will make a few recolors and add it to the oriental theme.
Asian Inspired Set
Upcoming...an Asian Inspired bedroom set, for the next FA's theme "Oriental Express." The set started out as an entryway/foyer set and sort of morphed into another bedroom set. My "Asian Inspired," should be available soon!
Romantic place
I am working on romantic items for valentine. I have made these columns and 3 separate parts that goes on the top so you can build them together like this. There will be more added later.
Hello and Welcome!
Hi there! If you're reading this, you already know who i am, so i'm not gonna bore you with and introduction...:) I'm thrilled that i've got my own mini-site now! To answer any questions that might come up concerning this...no, i'm not a featured artist now...no, i don't think i'll ever BE an FA here...but that's ok, cuz i have quite the full plate with making stuff for here, my other website Sim Design Sisters (SHAMELESS PLUG!! http://www.simdesignsisters.com), raising my now 17 year old daughter and my medieval hobby! Some days i wonder where i get all the time!Anyway, i am hard at work on another set as well as tutorials for matching wallpaper textures, wood and tile floors and some more advanced border matching tricks that i didn't cover in my last tutorial...i also recently acquired a copy of 3DS Max, which has me quite baffled, as well as SimPE so i can do something other than walls and floors for a change...that's really all for now, catch you all later!
hugz,
Rowena
Isn't eastern architecture great? !!!
At TSR we take it for granted that we can re-color clothing and objects. Well, as an experiment, I've tried re-coloring buildings - particularly the roofs on some Japanese villas (not as easy when using the Sims2 Basic Game as with Uni & Nightlife, I've been learning!!).I've also been adding some eleven-level high pagodas, with different uses, which of course have to be played with Uni and Nightlife or your game will crash.
Aaahhhh, 'Crash' - what a wonderful movie ....
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